hospitable
/hɒˈspɪtəbl/ · /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5042 in the learning path
热情好客的
Definitions
adj. Friendly and generous towards guests or visitors.
热情好客的
adj. Providing suitable conditions for people, animals, or plants to live.
适宜居住或生长的
Example
Our hospitable neighbours invited us in for warm soup.
热情好客的邻居邀请我们进屋喝热汤。
A hospitable climate and reliable water supplies have encouraged human settlement in this region for centuries.
数百年来，宜人的气候和可靠的供水一直吸引着人们在这一地区定居。
Collocations
- a hospitable host
- hospitable to visitors
- a hospitable environment
Word family
- hospitality (n.)
- hospitably (adv.)
- inhospitable (adj.)
Synonyms
- welcoming
- friendly
Antonyms
- inhospitable
- unwelcoming
Usage tip
形容人时指好客；形容环境时指适宜生存。
FAQ
- What does hospitable mean?
- Friendly and generous towards guests or visitors. Providing suitable conditions for people, animals, or plants to live.
- How is hospitable pronounced?
- UK /hɒˈspɪtəbl/, US /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
